The Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act: Changes in Unemployment Insurance
March 30, 2020 4:07 pmThe Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act (Title II, Subtitle A of the CARES Act) has made several changes to federal unemployment insurance law. The Act extends benefits to groups of individuals who previously would not have been eligible for unemployment insurance benefits, but whose employment has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Act also provides a financial supplement for all unemployment insurance recipients.